KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Chris Sale pitched eight more strong innings, and Adam Dunn homered for the third consecutive game in the series as the White Sox held on for a 2-1 victory against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.

Addison Reed pitched the ninth for his 14th save after blowing a save opportunity in the Sox' 9-8 win over the Royals in 14 innings on Friday. Sale (11-2, 2.11) allowed 10 hits. He walked one and struck out four.

The Sox won their fourth straight series.

The Sox were 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position.